Earthquake shakes Delaware, tremors felt in Maryland

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.1 magnitude earthquake off the Delaware coastline Thursday afternoon.

Author:
WUSA

Published:
5:39 PM EST November 30, 2017

Updated:
11:31 PM EST November 30, 2017

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.1 magnitude earthquake off the Delaware coastline Thursday afternoon.

According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at 4:47 p.m. in the Delaware Bay -- centering just 6 miles east-northeast of the state's capital of Dover.

There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries, according to local officials.

From the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA): There are no reports of damage or injuries at this time. Anyone sustaining serious damage of an emergency nature to a building or home should call their local 911 center to report it. #netDE#delaware#doverDEhttps://t.co/rv15X9Oo1j

BREAKING: @USGS revises Delaware earthquake again down to 4.1 Magnitude. A magnitude 5.8 earthquake (Mineral, VA 8/2011) is 50.118 times bigger than a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, but it is 354.813 times stronger (energy release). @wusa9@TenaciousTopperpic.twitter.com/chMcg4pBky